Outback Steakhouse

7207 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Outback Steakhouse dates to Jan 23, 2024.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Outback Steakhouse's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark for condiments held at time for public health control on the expo line. The operator placed a time mark on the time/ temperature control for safety food items. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the manager Tyler Hammock unable to provide proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink near the bread station. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near the fryers.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go boxes stored under an air vent not stored inverted. The operator properly stored the to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from the mop sink faucet.

29-11-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been holding overnight. The operator discarded the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken had been holding overnight. The operator discarded the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the walk in freezer unable to close.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in the dish area.

27-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit self-closing mechanism broken.

35B-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler under beer taps at bar soiled with debris.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Jan 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.

How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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